#how do you tag im old

[rottenlightbulb]

In the rain with you

Xiao x M!Reader

Angst-ish? If you squint, hurt-comfort, idiots in love

Written with you/your so it can be read as nb (as far as i remember i made sure no gendered terms were used, if im wrong please let me know

Warnings: none?

Summary: Reader is an adventurer with no vision, during a certain bounty hunt he meets Xiao and buffoonery ensues.

This one has been in my drafts for a long long time, my writing has changed since then so just don't question it.

Today was no different than any other, waking up at an ungodly hour to venture into the wilderness and run an errand for a certain traveller while, of course, checking every nook and cranny in hopes of a hefty loot.

This time your destination was Cuijue slope, mostly to check around and find trails of a rumored lawachurl that has been set loose in the area. Not that you ever understood how these people find monsters as such in places where no one ever steps foot, but the promised mora was quite... nice, so you accepted witouth a second thought.

But then again, everything has its down sides, this time it was that as per the information provided, from who knows where might you add, elemental damage did no good against the lawachurl. Its hide might've evolved to deflect the effects of the elements and thus your friends would not be of much help.

Sometimes, not having a vision did have its advantages, though it also proved as a major disadvantage most times. People tended to disregard your skill when it came to dangerous missions, no higher than a C rank mission was ever handed to you. Not by any official that is, ever since you've met the famous traveller, and became their friend, they took notice of you and began taking you along for adventures.

Once reaching your destination you look for a place where you could leave your heavy baggage safely while scouting the area. From afar you see what is barely the remains of an old building but seems sturdy enough with some cover in case of rain, you decide it's the best place to stay considering the area around it is deserted unlike the rest of the possible shelters you came across, those were filled with hilichurls. While hilichurls were not a problem, abyss mages, samachurls and mitachurls did give you some difficulity, especially when there were more than one. Let's face it, getting trapped in a hydro bubble and then hit by a speedy geo shield miatchurl was painful and highly infuriating.

Upon approaching your temporary shelter you're greeted by the sight of two hilichurls, luckily they haven't taken notice of you yet so you opt to sneakily find out what types they were. Both seemed to be non elemental, which was good, searching them quickly you find one has a wooden shield and the other a crossbow. You sigh, the hilichurls still didn't notice your presence, gently as possible you lower your bag and unsheeth your sword. All it took were two quick strikes and they fell down before they could even grab their weapons.

After clearing out the place and setting your bag down inside you set out to track down the lawachurl. You had planty of time, they only expected you back three days from now anyway, so you took investigatin leasurely. And yet you've found more than enough clues by the time the sun started to set. Not feeling fatigued in the slightes you decide to take it a step further and find the exact spot the beats chose to dwell in.

In the eerie forest of tall glowing pillars you find the beast, to your surpise when you arrive it has already been engaged in battle but you couldn't make out with who. All you could take from the battle was that it indeed was immune to elemental damage and whoever was fighting it was either unaware or insane. None the less they were loosing badly and if nothing happens they might not see tomorrow.

Thre was no question, you will help. But, being a non vision user you had to rely more on tactics rather than charging in head first. You approach slowly from a safe distance while keeping an eye on the fight below. The lawachurl seemed barely damaged, its geo shield was fully intact while the vigilant stranger left speckles of blood whenever they landed. It was bad, you had to act quick.

Seeing as you were right above the two, you strained your eyes to find a weak spot on the shield. Once you have laid eyes on the slightest crack in the enemy's protection you empty your mind, worry will not help either way, your grip thightens on your sword as you throw yourself off the pillar, you keep your silence as you descend rapidly, a sneak attack is only that while the enemy doesnt know after all.

You land hard on top of the beast, the impact makes it stumble and roar in pain  once your sword has been sheated deep within its hide. You cling to your weapon for dear life as the lawachurl shakes its body in hopes of getting you off but you only thrust the blade deeper. The stranger who fought the beast before looks on from his spot on the ground in surprise, being able to see him from this close you realise it's Xiao, seeing his state you surely have things to say once the battle is won. You shout, adressing the beat up adeptus and warn him not to use his element, he looks puzzled but nods as he stands.

The shield slowly fades away and the shaking becomes more aggressive, you're almost thrown off time and time again but you hold on tight. Xiao charges in once more, this time without the power of anemo, and to his surprise his strikes do damage. The outcome of the battle has changed, and it's now set in stone. You jump off the beast's back and join Xiao, exchanging rapid blows untill the enemy fell and hit the ground with a loud thud.

You wipe away the sweat trickling down your face and look around for your friend finding him in a similarly exhausted state, he leaned onto his spear his mask still on, no doubt to hide his face from you, he always acted strong, but now, his body was shaking and injured. There was no way you'd play along this time. Thus you approach him and drape his arm over your shoulder witouth a word. He grunts but stays silent. After years of knowing you he knows he has no chnace once you've made up your mind and so he follows silently.

You arrive at your makeshift shelter amd bring the adeptus in lowering him down onto the ground before turning to your bag and starting to rummage through it. The silence has been broken by Xiao,

— What are you doing?— he rasps confused, you turn around with narrowed eyes staring him down before turning back to your bag with a sigh.

— Patching you up of course. I sure damn hope you know you can't say no.

—You mortals show less and less respect— he was cut off by a finger pressing against his lips, the unfamiliar feeling shutting him up successfully, you lean in closer and stare into his beautiful golden eyes, Xiao felt his face heat up slightly.

— Don't get me wrong, I do respect you. But as...your friend I'm worried for you. You should take better care of yourself.

Moving away you begin tending to his injuries, the silence is back altough broken by an ocassional hiss or grunt. Xiao has turned his head away long ago, he can't look at you, it makes him feel all farm and fuzzy and it's uncomfortable. And then there's the fact that he felt disappointed when you moved away from him, he craves your warmth but hes never going to admit it. Not untill he undershands why.

Sooner than he'd like you finish bandaging him and move to sit on the other side of the shelter leaning your head against the broken wall and staring out into the rain. Rain? When did it start raining, he never noticed. He was so fixated on the feeling of your fingers against his skin he completely forgot where you two were. He gulped and looked away, he didn't know if it was the lighting or the fatigue but you looked ethereal yet the look on your face made his chest tighten uncomfortably.

Not being able to take the painful silence any longer he cleared his thoat,

— Name, what's wrong?

Surprised that he was the one to start conversation you stare at him untill he turns away from you and you've been left facing his back.

— Don't stare.

You can't help but chuckle and grin wide when you see him peek at you. With a shake of your head you sit up properly humming, the rain has picked up more now and thunder echoed in the distance. Seems like your stuck here for a while. Might as well make the best of it.

— Nothing is wrong, I'm just a little tired is all.

He turns to face you with the nastiest glare you've ever seen as he sneers,

— No.

You blink, tilting your head slightly out of confusion.

— No?

He nods closing his eyes and crossing his arms with a wince.

— Something is wrong, I can see that. You're not yourself. I'm asking one last time, what's wrong?

— That...sounded more like a demand, but who am I to decline. So make yourself comfortable, It's a long story.

— Fine, not like we can go anywhere in this weather.

You look at him puzzled, since when has bad weather bothered Xiao? But you decide not to ask. Rather you suck in a breath mustering up the courage to follow through.

— So... lately there has been someone I started to care about. Hmm, that doesn't quite cut it, let's say I'm anxious whenever we don't see each other for a while. I'm scared that one day he won't come back.

Xiao stays silent, something in him just won't let him speak. Hearing your voice be so weak and scared for someone else made him irritated and he didn't understand why.

— It's pointless to feel that way, if you're scared he'd leave you why bother?

His response was late and harsh, you could feel his irritation and thought you said something wrong. But that didn't mean his reply left you unhurt. Maybe he figured you out and was just playing along. The thought alone made your vision blur with tears.

You wanted to respond and defend yourself but couldn't, the suffocating feeling of supressing sobs prevented you from doing so. You bit your lip closing your eyes and burying your face into your knees hiding away from what's to come. After a while you manage to croak out a reply catching him off guard,

— Do you think he hates me now?

The sadness in your trembling voice was all it took for him to stand and rush to your side afraid you've hurt yourself. Only when seeing your tears did he realize he might've been too harsh. He felt awful and that made comforting you so much harder. He panicked for a second not knowing what to do when he remembered seeing a couple, one of them hugging the other while they cried.

Awkwardly he draped his arms around your shaking form pulling you closer. You look up at him seeing him avoid eyecontact.

— Xiao? What are you doing?

— What does it look like? I'm hugging you of course. Does it not help?

Realization hits you hard, he must've seen it somewhere and the fact he replicated it meant he must feel bad for you. A small smile tugged at your lips, you returned the hug burying your face in his chest.

Awkwardly he starts rubbing circles on your back and you finally relax a little.

— I don't think whoever this person is hates you.

— Huh?

— You asked me if I think he hates you, and I just told you. I don't think it's possible to hate you.

You feel your face burning up hoping he won't notice how fast your heart was beating you stay silent.

— But you have to tell me who it is.

— Why- Why would you want to know?

— So that I can keep an eye on him. If he ever hurts you I will be sure to visit him.

Your eyes widen and you fail to keep in your laughter. He looks down at you ready to let go and leave out of embarassement, but you hold onto him tight.

— I don't think that will be necessary.

— Are you saying you don't need me then?

— Of course not! But I don't want you to beat yourself up.

— I can assure you I- What?!

— It's you, idiot. I like you.

—...me?

— yes, you.

— Oh.

[pancakemolybdenum]

2015 called, it wants its cloudball back. redrawing things yet again.....

original here

dress design by @rumminov

[itsbait]

[bitchface24-7]

I love the dichotomy between Sam and Dean where they see each other in opposite lights. (lowkey a character analysis below)

We’ve seen how Dean views himself. He thinks he’s worthless, weak, stupid, and unloveable. He “hates what he sees in the mirror.”

Sam thinks Dean is amazing. He’s a phenomenal hunter and an even better brother. He stepped up to take care of him when dad fucked off. Dean took care of Sammy in ways most people would never understand. Dean is strong, kind, funny, witty, and undeniably gorgeous. Sam loves Dean with all his heart. No one will ever replace him. No one. Sam cannot live without Dean. If Dean leaves him, he’ll just be surviving.

Sam on the other hand thinks he’s a weirdo, a freak, an abomination. Something to put out of its misery since how could something so disgusting be alive in this world?

Dean thinks Sammy is brilliant. A keen eye and a knack for researching into unknown lore the brothers didn’t even know existed. He’s snarky, snooty, sarcastic, and sweet. Sammy knows the power of both his bitch stare and puppy-dog eyes. Sammy must know he has Dean wrapped around his pinky finger? There isn’t a goddamn thing in this world that tops Sam in Dean’s eyes. Sam is perfect. He’s both beautiful on the inside and out. Sammy is Dean’s priority, his main focus, his baby brother. Eventually it just switches to “mine. mine. mine.” in Deans head. Dean cannot live without Sammy, he’ll k*ll himself before he lives in a world without his baby brother.

Like??? HELLO?!?! I love them so much it isn’t even funny

[littleplantfreak]

Silly/Clumsy WB boys HCs

I see hcs like this and theyre always fun/make me laugh o(｀ω´ )o

Sakura’s food went down the wrong pipe at a restaurant and when the waiter asked if it was because it was too spicy, he insisted through coughing and tears that that definitely wasn’t the case (he could tell they didnt believe him though)

Tsugeura sometimes lets one rip by accident when he’s exercising. Not even a little fart either, the kind that stops everyone from what they’re doing.

One time Nirei stubbed his toe so hard, he fell and grabbed onto the nearest object. Unfortunately that was the back of Sakura’s pants, making him accidentally moon a few people in class.

Word recall is hard sometimes. So when Choji calls an ambulance a ‘hospital truck’ really what can you do? At least he’s using words. Sometimes he just mimes the shape or action of the thing and insists that you know what he’s talking about. Will draw a picture if he gets frustrated enough, but if it’s something intangible? Well it’s a guessing word game. (Togame is the best at it, but Inugami is on Choji’s wavelength enough that he’s pretty accurate too)

Hiragi calls the first years by the wrong name sometimes, like a mom with too many kids. He’ll yell and say Sugishita when he means Sakura, but he does apologize before yelling again.

Because he’s around older guys a lot, Togame sometime uses really old words or sayings. You haven’t hear the saying “It’s raining cats and dogs” or he’s “bleeding like a stuck pig” in years until you’re stuck under an awning during a passing storm or he comes back from a rough fight, nose still bleeding profusely. Also keeps bag balm/cetaphil, some other really good lotion for calluses and dry skin and just kinda slaps it on whatever shishitoren member he sees who’s hands are cracking, saying that the skin won’t heal as well when they’re older so they better take care of it now.

Umemiya’s got the worst habit of losing, dropping, or sitting on his glasses. He doesn’t realize it until he hears the snap and he’s got them taped up until he can go get them fixed again.

Kaji’s kind of a messy eater. Especially with ice cream or food with sauce on it. Started to get better with checking his face after eating after Hiragi slapped a wet wipe on his face after he devoured a rack of ribs, leaving him looking like he’d cannibalized someone

[surreal-duck]

master artist and his number one fan

guy who is being so normal about the new additions to their profiles. i think abt midoris initial infatuation with his art slowly developing into appreciating yuzuru himself as a person and idol to the point he worries about how he sees him (ex: a bit of home party and in workplace survival rules) sometimes thats a lie i think about it a lot. and yuzuru learning to enjoy art just for the sake of drawing!! seeing the lets try diy story where he doesnt even refute drawing on midoris desk and was only worried that his doodles might cover up the mascot design compared to how discouraged he usually would be in earlier ! stories. everything to me i adore their dynamic if that wasnt obvious by *gestures to basically everything*

and happy pride month 🏳‍🌈

[critter-wizard]

ep 43 had me tearing up in a fucking shopping centre ‼️‼️

b+w alt version that I truly couldn't decide if I liked it more . Also I included a lot of thoughts in the tags but they're somewhat incoherent<3

[mizzyislost]

so i heard it was a certain silly slug game's birthday

[starrysharks]

evilution

[venompeach]

Wow! Even better than Alphonse!

[sacchiri]

Hellsing 2002 calendar illustration.

Ein wunderliche und erschröckliche Hystori von einem großen Wüttrich genant Dracole wayda Der do so ganz unkristenliche marrter hat angelegt die mensche, als mit spissen als auch die leut zu Tod geslyffen

A wondrous and frightening story about a great berserk called Dracula the voivode who inflicted such unchristian tortures such as with stakes and also dragged people to death

[halfbit]

some brief advice for characters with small scars from a head injury (from my specific experience) since i do see people give these types of scars to characters sometimes

mine is like this for reference:

specific info:

i didn't receive in-hospital treatment for it even though i lost consciousness i was kicked by a horse, the metal horseshoe is what did it it was a long time ago (over a decade now)

it doesn't effect me much day to day, it is always visible but it has become less prominent over time. certain expressions (anything eyebrow raising especially) make it very obvious.

it is physically raised and lacks pigment.

sensation wise, it used to itch but i haven't felt that for awhile now. if i pay attention when touching it, there's a slight difference in temperature from the rest of my skin. if i scrape it (even just lightly, like scratching with a fingernail) it feels like its bleeding even when its not.

if i accidentally hit it (i dont like doorways), it is extremely painful, it burns, my vision flashes white and i see stars, and it feels like its bleeding all over again of course. it feels like the irl equivalent of being stunned by an electric arrow. if your character has a scar like this, having them get hit on it in a fight is a good way to make them go down for a bit. the sensation also lingers for a decent amount of time afterwards, depending on how hard the hit was. the lingering feels like a heavy pulsing/throbbing, similar to a strong headache but localized on the scar. personally, it feels like even minor impacts can have a really strong effect still as long as its a pretty direct hit.

so yeah just my personal experience having a scar like this! i like seeing characters with similar scars but it often feels like it was just a cosmetic choice to show that they're tough. it's not something that is super high-impact for me, but it still has its effects, and when you aggravate them you can't really focus on anything else until it goes away.

[ganondoodle]

so with echoes of wisdom .. i havent watched any of the trailers beyond the very first one and the thumbnails/screenshots and what others have said about it-

but with the world inside the rift being called "Welt des Nichts" aka "world of nothing/void" in german ('still' in english, for some reason) and demises title in french being "avatar of nothing" ... yeah my anxiety is shooting through the roof again

(hopefully you can be a little more forgiving for me being anxious/weird about it bc demise is my blorbo)

i had similar worries with totk, that werent proven true thankfully, but the darn book is making it all worse again with all those weird lore things the game doesnt even so much as hint at AND potential retcons- im in for a really rough time huh, not just stress in real life (more in tags.. its alot) but now about my specific hyperfixation from two things even (AND artblock still..)

weird as it may sound, i dont want demise to get more lore, partly bc i dont believe theyd do anything with him that i would like (given their track record) but much more importantly- the fact that he has this little lore about him is precisely one of the reasons why i fell in love with him, i tend to like characters that are neglected by the narrative, and his story being both so flat and already done meant i can be very creative with what i come up with for him without necessarily contradicting anything in canon (which is ... or was a big point of how i wrote destiny's story and lore, working with canon in a way that reframes it all without straight up ignoring it ... but i suppose i urgently need to let go of that and accept i spend alot of time working things that will go to waste :( ) AND not having to worry that there will be more stuff with him that would massively change not only what im writing but also potentially how i feel about him since the game he was briefly in was the oldest chronologically and ended with his death- i didnt expect them to mess with anything that far back and thought theyd just go forward and leave the timeline behind and wouldnt mess with it again, given how botw seemed to be a sort of 'fresh start' that seemingly regarded the past as the past that needs to rest and that the timeline was finally no longer a discussion if everythings unified through botw and one thing going forward

but i suppose i was very wrong with that .__.

right now the only thing that motivates me still is the left over determination and spite to work on my zelda comic, since i have never gotten this far and really want to get something done for once, but i cant lie that im feeling like i should pause all work on it too to wait and see waht the book and the new game will do .. either to determine if i still have the will to keep working on it after those things are out (my love for tloz has been taking alot of hits lately ..) or if i have to change stuff (mostly bc of my lore problem trying to not ignore it ..)

[chaoticlandworlder]

What is with the practically psychotic hate for Lance Stroll? I'm not even his fan- more indifferent- but the hate he gets is sickening. Like just see the recent 'Never have I ever' vid- so many top comments on youtube, instagram etc. are just spouting shit about him (attacking his looks, calling him window licker wtf etc.) based off the 'Never have I ever stood up someone question' (and of course they conveniently ignore all the other drivers that also said they have because it's trendy to hate on Stroll).

Of course, standing up someone sucks but first of all we have no context at all, and more importantly, it's clear the commenters don't actl give a shit about that because they're only hating on Stroll. This is literally just one instance of the way these F1 'fans' are so quick to seize any opportunity to put down Lance. Honestly, it's so off-putting, pathetic and sad.

[plulp]

whitney (design kinda mid but its alright ill deal with it)

[inkymkk]

Palletshipping week: Day 1

Got the prompt from @/shigerussato !!

im new to this shit BAHHAAHHA